Kentucky Oaks 2025: Post positions, start time and how to watch the 151st running at Churchill Downs
Always held the day before the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks stands as one of the longest-running sporting events in the United States. With a purse of $1.5 million, according to the Kentucky Derby website, the race continues to draw top-tier 3-year-old fillies and national attention.
Tradition takes centre stage as the winner is awarded the iconic 'Lilies for the Fillies' garland in the winners' circle.
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The 2025 Kentucky Oaks is set to captivate racing fans with a post time of 5:51 p.m. ET on Friday, May 2, at the iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Slated as the 11th race on a packed Friday card, the Oaks promises to deliver high drama and elite competition as the top 3-year-old fillies in the country battle for glory.
While the race will take place at Churchill Downs on Friday, those interested in watching the event can also enjoy it from the comfort of their homes. The event will be covered by the US Network and will be broadcast nationwide. The 151st race will also be available on NBC's streaming service, Peacock and Fubo, which provides a free trial to new subscribers, as reported by The USA Today.
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The following are the post positions for the racing event:
Early On
Simply Joking
FondlyDrexel Hill
Quickick
Ballerina D'Oro
La Cara
Five G
Tenma
Take Charge Milady
Good Cheer
Anna's Promise
Bless The Broken
Quietside
Hashtags
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